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The Qtel Group with Skype
Published Feb 16, 2011
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The Qtel Group announced a commercial agreement with Skype, whereby its mobile broadband subsidiary wi-tribe, will promote Skype and its related products over wi-tribe’s networks in Jordan and the Philippines; two key markets for wi-tribe.
Under the agreement, wi-tribe; a provider of wireless broadband Internet, will enable customers in the respective markets to easily download Skype software and connect with their family and friends.
Dr. Nasser Marafih, Group CEO, Qtel, commented: “The Qtel Group’s strategy for innovation is driven by the needs of our customers, and enabled by partnerships with like-minded companies. We recognise the changes taking place in the market and the increasing customer demand for rich communications solutions, and so have decided to partner with Skype one of the pioneers in the industry. This is a first of its kind in our Middle East region and we look forward to working closely with Skype to deliver the best possible customer experience.
Skype had 145 million average monthly connected users for the three months , Skype to Skype calling minutes in 2010 were equivalent to approximately 20% of total global international PSTN and Skype to Skype calling minutes. With today’s partnership announcement, more users in the Middle Eastern and Asian regions will enjoy easy accessibility to popular Skype features such as free Skype to Skype calls, instant messaging, low cost calls to landlines and mobiles as well as the recently launched Group Video Calling.
We’re very excited to be working with the Qtel Group and wi-tribe,” commented Russ Shaw, Vice President and General Manager for Mobile, Skype. “wi-tribe is a high performance wireless Internet experience with a customer centric approach, much like Skype.
We believe that Skype and service providers can complement each other to bring greater value for consumers and have seen successful examples of this around the world. We look forward to working closely with the Qtel Group to progress the wi-tribe partnership and support the growth of the Internet ecosystem within the Middle Eastern and Asian regions.
About the Qtel Group:
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) provides a full range of telecommunications services in Qatar and across its presence in 17 countries. Our vision is to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020 through expansion in both the MENA region and South East Asia.
About Skype:
Skype is a communications platform provider whose purpose is to break down barriers to communication. With an Internet connected device, families, friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and video. At low cost, they can also call landlines or mobiles virtually anywhere in the world. Skype has recently introduced group video, allowing groups of more than two people to do things together whenever they're apart. Skype was founded in 2003 and is based in Luxembourg. Skype can be downloaded onto computers, mobile phones and other connected devices for free.
About wi-tribe:
wi-tribe Group is a cornerstone of Qtel’s strategy to develop broadband services in emerging markets and bridge the digital divide. Established in 2007 in partnership with Clearwire a leading broadband services provider in USA and Abdul Rehman Al Turki Group of Companies, a leading conglomerate in Saudi Arabia, wi-tribe quickly acquired and launched broadband wireless services in Jordan and Pakistan, and later in Philippines in partnership with a leading industrial group.
wi-tribe is recognized in its markets for quality of service, innovation and customer focus. wi-tribe’s goal is to deliver a simple, reliable and quality broadband experience to its customers, enriching their lives, and connecting them to their communities, families and friends across the world.
For more information:
Talal Eid
Qtel International
T: +974 55871439
E: Teid@qtel.com.qa
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VMD - [Virtual Marketing Department]
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